Community Calendar Report for Wednesday, June 10th, 2026.

Community Calendar Report for Wednesday, June 10th, 2026.

Paradise Bay Beaver Island (photo by Greg Doig-iPhone 8 Plus)

First some news…

The City of Evart broke ground on a $30 million affordable housing project at the Centennial Arms Apartment Complex. The project includes renovating 109 units and constructing 36 new apartments to address the housing affordability crisis in Northern Michigan. Source 9and10 news

Photo Source:usda.gov

Food note – Eating locally-grown produce supports the regional economy and reduces environmental impact. Seasonal produce, like asparagus, leafy greens, tomatoes, and berries, offer peak nutritional value and are often more affordable.

 

Tickets for summer events at the BIC Center and Baroque on Beaver are on sale. You’ll find them at tickets dot bic center dot org, where you’ll also find links to tickets for all other summer events on the Island including the Music Festival and the Feile.

 

Beaver Island Elks Lodge #2886 and AMVET Post #46 invite all Elks and the public to a special celebration honoring our National Flag and remembering our service men and women who lost their lives in the Iranian Conflict.

Sunday, June 14th at 2:00 PM

Now here’s a look at other upcoming events on your Emerald Isle…

 

First your meeting planner…

A-A meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6:00.

BITA Meeting Wednesday at noon at the Transportation Authority building

B-I-C-S Committee of the Whole meets

Wednesday at 5:30 at the school.

 Locations and more details are in the calendar entries online.

 

Visit darkskyisland.org for loads of events this week and every week. June is a great month for dark sky activity and great Milky Way views.

 

On the fun front…

Wednesday, 8:00am to 10:00 a.m. Open Hands Café: Breakfast Club at the BI Christian Church

1:00pm Seniors BINGO at BICC

 

Thursday, 10:00am COA Cardio Drumming at Peaine Twp Hall

10:00am Women’s Bible Study at BI Christian Church

11:00am COA Art Therapy at Peaine Twp Hall

5:00pm Burger & a Beer at the Shamrock

[Thursday evening on the radio, drop in for W-V-B-I’s newest music show. It’s The Underground with Leila Freijy. It’s the underground sound of grunge and more from the 80s and 90s with special features every week. Tune in at 7:00 for two hours Underground.]

 

Friday

9:00am Senior + Vets Coffee & Donuts at the BIC Center

9:30am Chair Strength Training at BICC

 [On the radio, Kick off your weekend with our fantastic Friday lineup! After the 6:00pm news, enjoy “That Thing with Rich Appel” featuring top forty hits from the 70s. At 9:00pm, tune into “The Titus Jennings Experience” offering music from all genres, followed by “The Midnight Special” with Marilyn Rea Beyer at 11:00pm for music, farce comedy, and late-night escape.]

 

Saturday, 10:00am Artisan Market at the Point

Artisan Market at the Point

Calling ALL Artisans: Art, Crafts, Jewelry, Plants, Candles, Food Items and More! No Fee > Provide Your Own Table or Tent

12:00pm NEA BIG READ Finale Open House at the library

1:00pm Fiero Code Club at the library

5:00pm Prime Rib Night at the Shamrock

 

 [On the radio, tune in for Country Classics at 5:00 Saturday evening with host Sheri Timsak. At 7:00, take a trip back to the best of the 80s and 90s with the Mix Tape show (that’s a 120-minute TDK cassette tape for those in the know) hosted by WVBI’s Adam Pettigrew. Mark Beltaire takes over at 9:00 with Rockin’ the Boat and continues at 10:00 with the Blues Cruise. Cousin Dan wraps up the evening with the Too Good Radio Show starting at 11:00.]

 

Sunday, there are services at the Episcopal Mission at 9:00 and at the Christian Church at 10:00. Mass is at Holy Cross at 12:15.  

Today’s BIC Center Name of the Day is Karen.  If that’s your name, come on down to the BIC Center today to pick out a free drink of your choice.

On our Birthday List: Brett Maudrie is celebrating today.  Also, not on the list my sister Margie and my cousin Coley Wood Happy Birthday to Brett, Margie and Coley and if we missed you on the list, Happy Birthday to you too from everyone at the BIC Center and WVBI.

TRAFFIC: No delays inbound or outbound to the airports. The Island Beltway is running smoothly save for occasional culvert digging delays on East Side Drive. There are no bridge delays. But, hey, let’s be careful out there as traffic increases with seasonal residents returning every day and the kids and all out enjoying the warmer weather.

On This Day in 1881 Leo Tolstoy, a wealthy Russian nobleman and acclaimed author, embarked on a pilgrimage in 1881, grappling with his spiritual beliefs and desire to renounce his possessions. Despite his literary success, including War and Peace and Anna Karenina, Tolstoy struggled with his responsibilities as a landlord and his yearning for a simpler, ascetic life.

Our Merriam Webster Word of the Day Foibles are minor flaws or shortcomings in someone’s character or behavior. In fencing, foible refers to the weakest part of a sword’s blade, between the middle and point.

// You have to be able to laugh at your own foibles.

 

Now, to wrap up for this Beaver Island Wednesday…

Here’s a thought for the day from Leo Tolstoy who wrote, “Let us forgive each other. If we can forgive each other, then we can live in peace.”

 

 

On a lighter note… I heard a person say, What rhymes with oranges. I said no it doesn’t.

That’s the W-V-B-I Community Calendar Report for this Beaver Island Wednesday, June 10th, 2026. I’m Greg Doig reporting from W-V-B-I’s Langford Family Studios wishing you a great day and asking: why not go ahead and make it the best day ever? And thanks for listening. 

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WEATHER

[Current Condition Report, then…]

Today

Patchy dense fog between 1pm and 2pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Patchy fog between 11pm and 4am. Low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 55. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

 

 Air Quality Index at 7:30 was 57.

Out on the Big Drink…

Today

Variable winds 5 kt or less. Areas of dense fog. Waves 1 ft or less.

Thursday

SSW wind 5 to 15 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Patchy fog before 11am. Waves 1 to 3 ft.

Friday

SW wind 15 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 25 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves around 3 ft.

 

Photos from webcams at wvbi.net and mackinacbridge.org

 

Today’s featured image: growing veggies at home. Usda.gov